As an emblem of success and the mark of supremacy the pride of les miserables is a reflection of its glory r r les miserables is a musical by claude michel schenberg which is based on victor hugos humungous historical novel of 1862 that covers the twists turns and tales of french revolution despite its inherent theme of adversity and misfortune along with the weight of the title les mis is not all misery and no joy show rather it beautifully brings to sta